Havrylets & Dvořák UnTuxed
Dates
Thu Feb 27 2025, 11:45 am
Venue
Centennial Concert Hall
Hanna Havrylets: Chorale for strings
Antonin Dvořák: Symphonic Variations
Experience the poignant beauty of Hanna Havrylets and the melodic genius of Antonín Dvorák in a performance that’s sure to move and inspire with its depth and elegance!
Step into a world of powerful contrasts and profound emotions with Havrylets & Dvorak UnTuxed. The performance opens with Hanna Havrylets’s Chorale for Strings, a deeply moving piece that blends lament and hope, reflecting the composer’s Ukrainian heritage. Havrylets, who passed away shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, imbues this work with a poignant sense of longing and resilience.
The program continues with Antonin Dvorák’s Symphonic Variations, a masterpiece of melodic invention and orchestral color. Dvorák transforms a simple theme into a series of intricate and beautiful variations while demonstrating the versatility and skill of the WSO. This piece is celebrated for its melodic charm and the delightful way it explores and develops musical ideas.
Fun Fact: Hanna Havrylets was a distinguished Ukrainian composer who passed away during the early days of the Russian invasion in 2022, making her Chorale for Strings a poignant tribute to her memory and legacy. Dvorák’s Symphonic Variations is a hidden gem, showcasing his ability to transform a simple melody into a kaleidoscope of musical expressions.
Experience UnTuxed
During this bite-sized performance, you’ll learn about the work being performed, enjoy a taste of orchestral music, and have your curiosity quenched when the conductor answers questions from the audience.
- The conductor introduces the work from the stage at about 11:45 am.
- Can’t make it for 11:45 am? Come for the performance at 12:15 pm.
- Stay after the performance for a post-performance Q&A with the conductor at 1:00 pm.
- You are welcome to come and go quietly during UnTuxed performances if you need to.
This performance is also available for groups of students at special pricing! Check out UnTuxed for Schools & Students for more info.
Performing Artists
Daniel Raiskin
conductor
Daniel Raiskin
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